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It is not from ourselves that we learn to be better than we are. Wendell Berry

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“It is not from ourselves that we learn to be better than we are.” &#8212;Wendell Berry

Four hardback volumes of motivational quotations from around the world are included in this slipcased gift set. The Power of Partnership features quotes about relationships and results. Seize the Opportunity celebrates the opportunity that change always brings. Teamwork begins with quotes concerning individuals working together as a team and ends with quotes about excelling as an individual on a team. Vision focuses on a dream of the future and ends with quotes about setting goals.

This is the perfect gift to inspire employees, colleagues, teammates, entrepreneurs, or new graduates.

About the Author

Applewood Books, publishers of America's living past, was founded in 1976. Since then, the company has published over 5,000 works, of which they've sold many millions of individual copies. Applewood's mission is to build a picture of America and American culture through primary sources. Among Applewood's best-selling titles are the "Books of American Wisdom" which include reprints of important American documents, essays, speeches, and poems.

“It is not from ourselves that we learn to be better than we are.” &#8212;Wendell Berry

Four hardback volumes of motivational quotations from around the world are included in this slipcased gift set. The Power of Partnership features quotes about relationships and results. Seize the Opportunity celebrates the opportunity that change always brings. Teamwork begins with quotes concerning individuals working together as a team and ends with quotes about excelling as an individual on a team. Vision focuses on a dream of the future and ends with quotes about setting goals.

This is the perfect gift to inspire employees, colleagues, teammates, entrepreneurs, or new graduates.

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